Core i7-8750H vs Xeon E7450

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-8750H is positioned at rank 304 and the Xeon E7450 is on rank 573, so the Core i7-8750H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8750H

#292

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

450%

#293

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

444%

#294

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

407%

#295

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

406%

#296

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

402%

#298

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

388%

#299

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

372%

#300

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

372%

#301

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

362%

#304

Core i7-8750H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7450

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8725%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1647%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1464%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1131%

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

99%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

99%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

98%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

96%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

95%

#573

Xeon E7450

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

100%

#575

Xeon E3-1225 v3

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

100%

#577

Xeon E5-1620 v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

99%

#583

Xeon E3-1245 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $204

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-8750H (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-8750H	Xeon E7450
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7450 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-8750H	Xeon E7450
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8750H and Xeon E7450

Core i7-8750H

The Core i7-8750H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,769 points. Launch price was $395.

Xeon E7450

The Xeon E7450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 9,932 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-8750H is built on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-8750H scores 9,769 against the Xeon E7450's 9,932 — a 1.7% lead for the Xeon E7450. L3 cache: 9 MB on the Core i7-8750H vs 12 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon E7450.

Feature	Core i7-8750H	Xeon E7450
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	—
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	9 MB	12 MB L3 Cache+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)	—
PassMark	9,769	9,932+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8750H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7450 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-8750H	Xeon E7450
Socket	BGA1440	PGA604
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-8750H) / not specified (Xeon E7450). The Core i7-8750H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E7450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-8750H targets Mobile.